Band 3 Portering Team Leader

Job summary

Working a set pattern of four days on four days off(Days only). responsible for the daily supervision and the efficient and effective delivery of the portering service to the standards set by the Foundation Trust. This is through the daily compilation of duty rotas and the efficient distribution of staffing resources to all areas as required. Post holder will need to ensure effective communications are maintained between the portering service, its staff and patients; leading by example to motivate the team in delivering quality standards. To ensure all staff know their duties and have the sufficient skills, training and materials to complete these to a high standard within their allocated areas. To be one of the portering numbers on the 'shop floor'; monitoring departments and areas serviced by the porter department; ensuring the efficient delivery of duties to the agreed quality standards and in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures.

Main duties of the job

1.Manage and approve staff annual leave and other types of leave (e.g. special leave, paternity leave, maternity leave etc.) in accordance with the Department's protocols and Trust policies.

2.Ensure that all staff absences or attendance alterations are recorded accurately to ensure staff are paid correctly and any sickness is managed in a timely manner.

3.Work within NHS Standard Financial Instructions and ensure spend on Bank staff is authorised correctly and within delegated limits.

4.Complete return-to-work interviews for staff returning from sick leave in accordance with the Trust's attendance management policy; including, where appropriate, rehabilitation back into the work place.

5.Ensure all development appraisal interviews are undertaken annually with any personal development needs recorded and progressed.

6.Support the training of staff in the specific role and duties expected. Regularly review the ability and performance of staff to agreed standard and re-train as and when appropriate.

7.Undertake the training of staff as part of the porter department induction; covering all necessary protocols and health & safety training. Organise the attendance of staff to other training sessions including manual handling, mortuary training, fire training, security, and Infection Control. Provide records of attendance and arrange refresher sessions in a timely manner.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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